Regretting the wife 307

Regretting the wife 307

Chapter 307 

My mom’s calling me!” 

Briony shot to her feet, ready to rush over, but Ferdinand reached out and caught her by the wrist just in time

It was a mild season in the old town, and Briony wore only a shortsleeved shirt. Ferdinand’s hand was warm and dry against her skin

She paused, gaze dropping to his hand on her wristlong, slender fingers, knuckles sharply defined

Noticing her glance, Ferdinand quickly let go. Sorry. I just wanted to tell youdon’t go over yet.” 

Briony barely noticed, her mind wholly on her mother. I’m worried she’ll panic if she can’t find me.” 

Let’s wait and watch a bit,” Ferdinand said gently. Give her a moment to respond on her own.” 

Briony understood at once. She pressed her lips together and nodded

The bedroom door opened. Julia stepped out into the hallway

Briony’s eyes locked onto her mother

Bryn” 

Julia’s gaze swept the living room, immediately catching sight of the new year’s garlands strung across the mantel. She glanced around, her eyes soon landing on the frosted floral decals clinging to the glass doors

Bryn, Bryn” 

She walked to the patio doors, pressing her palm to the glass, eyes darting nervously about

When she finally noticed Briony and Ferdinand, a flash of panic crossed her face

It was obviousshe didn’t recognize Briony

The flicker of hope in Briony’s chest faded as quickly as it came

Ferdinand caught the shift in her mood and spoke softly, You’ve done well. Turning the house into a mirror of your childhood homewhen Mrs. Hudson woke up to these familiar surroundings, even if she couldn’t consciously remember, it must have made her feel safe. Her anxiety is definitely less intense now.” 

Briony watched her mother’s tentative, searching movements and realized he was right. Compared to before, this was real progress

Bryn” 

Julia pressed her cheek to the glass, whispering Briony’s name over and over

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Briony started toward her, moving slowly

Be careful,Ferdinand warned quietly. If she has another episode, you need to step back right away. Otherwise, she might lash out again without meaning to.” 

Briony nodded, then walked forward, her voice gentle and coaxing. Mom, look at me. I’m right here, Momit’s Bryn.” 

Julia blinked, turning toward Briony

Bryn…” She frowned, uncertainty and fear still clouding her eyes

It’s me, Mom.” 

Julia retreated a few steps, wary and confused, fixated on Briony. Bryn, Bryn“. 

Her voice rose, repeating Brynfaster and faster, her anxiety mounting

Ferdinand stood up immediately. Stop there. Give her a momentlet her process.” 

Briony halted a few paces away, watching her mother closely. Mom?” 

Julia stared back, not blinking

Brynshe murmured. Brynyear” 

She pointed at the window decal. Brynwait for meholiday” 

Briony understood. Tears spilled down her cheeks as she nodded hard, her voice choked. Yes, I’m always waiting for you to come home for the holidays, Mom” 

Julia frowned, puzzled by Briony’s tears. Tilting her head, she reached up, awkwardly touching the tears on Briony’s face. Bryncrydon’t cry” 

Briony broke down completely, sobbing

Julia clumsily tried to wipe her daughter’s tears, but the more she wiped, the more Briony cried, and soon Julia grew anxious herself, her face crumpling as she started to cry, too

But this time, her tears were differentno longer the frantic, panicked cries of before. She seemed like a lost child, helplessly trying to comfort Briony while wiping away both their tears

No crying, Bryn. Don’t cry” 

Briony pulled her mother into a hug, gently rubbing her back. It’s okay, Mom. I’m done crying. We’re both okay now.” 

No crying, no cryingJulia repeated, hugging Briony and patting her shoulder in a soothing, motherly gesture. Bryn, don’t cry. Bryn, don’t cry” 

It was only a handful of words, but to Briony, it was everything

Within these familiar walls, Julia seemed far more at ease

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Chapter 307 

But Ferdinand warned that full recovery would not come easily. For now, Julia only recognized Briony; whenever she was lucid, her whole world revolved around her Bryn.” 

Her clear moments didn’t last longmaybe an hour at most before she’d grow drowsy or drift off into confusion again

After observing Julia for most of the day, Ferdinand felt confident enough to prescribe a few herbal remedies, which he had Gifford prepare and bring over from the clinic

The medicine was bitter, and Julia refused to drink it

Briony remembered the old trick Julia used when she was a childoffering a sweet treat after every dose. She dug out a packet of creamy caramels from her purse

The moment Julia saw the candy, she obediently swallowed the medicine

Candy! Candy!she cried, thrusting her hand toward Briony

Briony dropped a caramel into her palm

Julia beamed, tucking the candy into her pocket. Bryn, love! Candy, for Bryn, for Bryn!” 

Briony froze, tears welling in her eyes again

Her mother, lost in her own world, still remembered that her Brynadored those caramelsand even now, after bravely choking down her medicine, she was determined to save the treat for her daughter

Julia might never understand that her little Bryn was all grown up now, a mother herself

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Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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